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First Ride: 2006 BMW R1200GS Adventure
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 20:03:34
If you fancy a lap of the planet put one of these on your shopping list. R1200GS gets the Adventure treatment
.There are many changes to the new Adventure over the standard GS, the most notable being more power from the 1200cc twin motor. It puts out a claimed 100bhp, with a 17 per cent increase in torque helping to keep gear changes to a minimum whether you're on- or off
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Advanced Riding Course: Body position and knee down
By Niall Mackenzie on 16/04/2010 13:42:58
Motorbikes are designed for the straights, so when it comes to the corners a little help is needed. Good body position can be really effective, making the experience safer and more comfortable
While instructing, I am frequently asked if body position is important? This is only just behind getting asked is it Neil or Niall? For the record, it is Gaelic and apparently pronounced Nee-al, so blame my parents. My Dad was Neil by the way
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2009 Yamaha XJ6 and Diversion road test review
By Niall Mackenzie on 31/03/2010 13:58:15
Niall Mackenzie goes walkabout with a pair of Yamaha’s budget bikes in the Australian outback. Disappointingly, Jenny Agutter is nowhere to be seen.
, sporty FZ6. The naked bike also sports excellent solid mirrors, which are positioned perfectly for maximum rear vision. Heading to the rear, I also like the chunky contours of the tank leading back to the nicely exposed frame rails under the seat
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Living with a 2003 KTM 450 EXC
By Niall Mackenzie on 12/06/2003 14:52:06
Our Niall gets down and dirty with the KTM 450 EXC
June 2003True story: When I was nine I knew I was having a little Mamod steam traction engine from Santa. Fast-forward 32 years, Christmas Eve 2002, I shamelessly admit feeling the very same excitement when I picked up my new 450 EXC from KTM HQ
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First Ride: 2007 Moto Guzzi 1200S review
By Niall Mackenzie on 02/04/2008 11:06:38
A resurgent Moto Guzzi unveils another new model, and at a race track ferchrissakes. Mackenzie rides the new 1200 Sport.
ENGINE CAPACITY - 1151ccPOWER - 94bhp@7800rpmTORQUE - 74lb.ft@6000rpm WEIGHT - 229kg SEAT HEIGHT - 800mm FUEL CAPACITY - 23L TOP SPEED - N/A0-60 - n/aTANK RANGE - N/A
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First Ride: 2005 Honda CRF450R - CRF250R
By Niall Mackenzie on 30/03/2008 22:29:28
Niall gives Honda's '05 model CRF450 and 250 'crossers a muddy run for their money.
radically for '05, but the press pack lists around 20 changes I would describe more as refinements to what is an already well-proven package.Dry weight has been reduced by 1.2kg to just under 100kg, which is what a 250 two-stroke weighed not that many years
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First Ride: 2006 BMW K1200GT
By Niall Mackenzie on 20/09/2010 23:26:18
The new K1200GT adds a dash of touring elan to the existing K1200S, allowing you to cross continents with Teutonic efficiency and comfort
SPECS TYPE - TOURERPRODUCTION DATE - 2006PRICE NEW - £11,995 / £13,295 (SE)ENGINE CAPACITY - 1157ccPOWER - 152bhp@9500rpmTORQUE - 96lb.ft@7750rpm WEIGHT - 249kg SEAT HEIGHT - 820mm FUEL CAPACITY - 24L TOP SPEED - 150mph 0-60 - n/aTANK RANGE
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First Ride: Kawasaki Z1000SX
By Niall Mackenzie on 01/11/2010 11:56:35
Niall Mackenzie delivers his verdict on Kawasaki's new all-rounder
mid week, touring the Trossachs with the missus at the weekend?Anything bad? The three way adjustable screen looks pants in the highest position. (Easy to fix, move it down)PriceStandard Z1000 SX Over £9,000.Tourer (comes with ABS & panniers) Over £10,000.
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First Ride: 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000K9
By Niall Mackenzie on 03/03/2009 13:59:17
Niall Mackenzie fires back his initial thoughts from Almeria on Suzuki's latest flagship sportsbike
changes’ when forty of these changes might be different engine studs. Not this time as the new 1000cc Gixer has everything. The tank, seat, fairing, wheels, engine, exhausts, suspension, electronics and dash are all brand new making it quite the revelation
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Niall's Spin: KTM 950 Adventure (2003-04)
By Niall Mackenzie on 08/10/2010 12:04:00
Niall spins his review on the KTM 950 Adventure, an exotic dirt bike that makes an excellent touring machine
MultistradaKTM Adventure 950 SpecificationsEngine 942cc, liquid cooled v-twinPower 97bhp @ 8,000rpmTorque 40ft/lbs @ 5,500rpmCompression ratio 11.5:1Bore x stroke 100 x 60mmFront suspension 48mm WP USD forksRear suspension WP shock with hydraulic spring
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